Associations to the word «Subatomic»

Wiktionary

SUBATOMIC, adjective. (physics) Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc.
SUBATOMIC, adjective. Relating to any length or mass that is smaller in scale than a the diameter of a hydrogen atom.
SUBATOMIC PARTICLE, noun. Any of many units of matter smaller than an atom
SUBATOMIC PARTICLES, noun. Plural of subatomic particle

Dictionary definition

SUBATOMIC, adjective. Of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom; "subatomic particles"; "harnessing subatomic energy".
SUBATOMIC, adjective. Of smaller than atomic dimensions.

Wise words

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